Senior Environmental Project Manager - Team Lead

WSP•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a strategic, client-focused Senior Environmental Project Manager - Team Lead to oversee and grow a team of environmental professionals supporting power and energy projects in Texas and Louisiana. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for people management, team development, and workload planning, in addition to leading complex, high-visibility projects. The successful candidate will set technical direction, mentor and develop staff, and play an active role in expanding WSP’s environmental services capabilities in the region. The role requires expertise in siting and routing, environmental impact assessment, and project permitting, along with leadership and collaboration skills to guide multidisciplinary teams and build trusted client relationships. A strong understanding of the Texas/Louisiana energy market and the ability to help clients navigate complex regulatory, environmental, and stakeholder challenges are essential. The role is part of WSP’s interdisciplinary Energy team focused on siting and routing, state permitting, and impact assessments across the social, natural, and physical environment. The position may be based in Austin, TX; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Fort Worth/Dallas, TX; Corpus Christi, TX; or Baton Rouge, LA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience managing environmental projects in the energy sector, including transmission, generation, renewables, or pipelines.
Experience serving as a team lead, practice lead, or functional lead within an environmental, engineering, or consulting organization.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Demonstrated success developing winning proposals, delivering compelling presentations, and supporting client growth.
Demonstrated expertise in siting and routing, permitting, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, or Mississippi.
Experience preparing and managing Public Utility Commission/Public Service Commission applications, including expert testimony.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with expert witness testimony is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership to a team of environmental professionals, including workload planning, staff development, mentoring, performance feedback, and support for career growth.
Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, and client service.
Lead multidisciplinary teams on complex energy projects, driving delivery that is timely, high quality, and aligned with scope, budget, and client expectations.
Direct site selection and route evaluation for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities, helping clients make informed, strategic decisions.
Lead environmental permitting efforts, application development, agency coordination, public meetings, and stakeholder engagement across complex projects.
Partner with local, state, and federal agencies and provide strategic guidance on filing requirements, regulatory pathways, and project approvals.
Stay ahead of policy developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies shaping the Texas/Louisiana and the broader south-central U.S. energy markets and use that insight to support client success.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, regulators, landowners, and internal teams, helping navigate complex environmental, permitting, and stakeholder issues.
Lead proposal development, scope definition, budgets, schedules, and client relationship expansion to support continued growth in the region, including strategic hiring, staff utilization, and succession planning.
Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices that strengthen team capability, consistency, and project delivery performance across the region.